Rheem 50-gallon Gas Water Heaters - Comparison

Use the comparison chart to compare features and specification data of all Rheem 50-gallon gas water heaters. Find the models with the highest energy factor; Energy Star approved, highest recovery and first-hour rating, and models with the most advanced features, using the diagnostic system, condensing, and ultra-low NOx technology.

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Technical data comparison

Specs. --------- Model	Input (Btu) x1000	First Hour Delivery (GPH)	Recovery Rate (90F) (GPH)	Energy Factor	Approx. Height/ Type (Inch)	Vent Type	Warr anty
Professional Classic Manufactured Housing
PROG50-38N RH58 MH	36 38	65	36.4 38.4	0.58	62 Tall	A	6
Professional Classic
PROG50-40N RH62	40	83	40.4	0.62	62 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50-36P RH62	36	83?	36.4	0.62	62 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50-38N RH58	38	90	38.4	0.58	61 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50-36P RH58	36	90?	36.4	0.58	61 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50-40N RH58	40	82	40.4	0.58	61 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50-36P RH58 V2	36	82?	36.4	0.58	61 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50-50N RH58	50	81	50.5	0.58	62 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50S-40N RH59	40	84	40.4	0.59	54 Short	A	6/10
PROG50S-36P RH59	36	84?	36.4	0.59	54 Short	A	6/10
Professional Classic Manufactured Housing
PROG50-36N RH59 MH DVX	32 36	78	32.3 36.4	0.59	59 Tall	DV	6
Professional Classic Manufactured Housing
PROG50-32N RH58 MH DV	32	67	32.3	0.58	57 Tall	DV	6
Professional Classic DV
PROG50-38N RH58 DV	38	80	38.4	0.58	68 Tall	DV	6/10
PROG50-34P RH58 DV	34	79	34.3	0.58	68 Tall	DV	6/10
PROG50-36N RH59 DVV	36	80	36.3	0.59	59 Tall	DV	6/10
PROG50-32P RH59 DVV	32	80	32.3	0.58	59 Tall	DV	6/10
Professional Classic Plus
PRO+G50-40N RH62	40	83	40.4	0.62	62 Tall	A	8/12
PRO+G50-36P RH62	36	-	36.4	-	62 Tall	A	8/12
Professional Classic PluS Heavy Duty
PRO+G50-65N RH62 PDV	65	111	65.7	0.62	68 Tall	PDV	8/12
PRO+G50-47P RH62 PDV	47	92 (P) 111	47.5	0.62	68 Tall	PDV	8/12
Professional Classic Plus Powered Damper
PRO+G50-40N RH67 PD	40	84	40.4	0.67	63 Tall	PD	8/12
PRO+G50-36P RH67 PD	36	84?	36.4	0.67	63 Tall	PD	8/12
PRO+G50-50N RH67 PD	50	87	50.5	0.67	63 Tall	PD	8/12
PRO+G50S-40N RH67 PD	40	89	40.4	0.67	55 Short	PD	8/12
PRO+G50S-36P RH67 PD	36	89?	36.4	0.67	55 Short	PD	8/12
Professional Classic Plus Ultra Low NOx Powered Damper
PRO+G50-36U RH68	36	93	36.4	0.68	65 Tall	A	8/12
Professional Classic Power Direct Vent
PROG50-40N RH67 PDV	40	93	40.4	0.67	68 Tall	PDV	6/10
PROG50-40P RH67 PDV	40	93	40.4	0.67	68 Tall	PDV	6/10
Professional Classic Power Vent
PROG50-42N RH67 PV	42	87	42.4	0.67	66 Tall	PV	6/10
PROG50-42P RH67 PV	42	87?	42.4	0.67	66 Tall	PV	6/10
PROG50S-36N RH67 PV	36	85	36.4	0.67	62 Short	PV	6/10
PROG50S-32P RH67 PV	32	85?	32.4	0.67	62 Short	PV	6/10
Professional Classic Ultra Low NOx
PROG50-38U RH67 PV	38	94	38.4	0.67	69 Tall	PV	6/10
PROG48-40U RH58	40	91	40.4	0.58	61 Tall	A	6/10
PROG50-36U RH62	36	91	36.4	0.62	63 Tall	A	6/10
Professional Prestige High Efficiency Condensing
RHE50	40	93	48.5	0.82	69 Tall	PDV	6
RHE50P	36	93	43.6	0.82	69 Tall	PDV	6

Vent type:

A-Atmospheric, PV-Power Vent, DV-Direct Vent, PDV-Power Direct Vent, ID-Induced Draft, PD- Power Damper

Gas type:

N - Natural gas (e.g. 36N), P - Propane (e.g. 34P)

Models with the energy factor, EF, of 0.67 and over are Energy Star.

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Features comparison

Features --------- Model	Anode Rod	Self Diagn ostic	Guardian System	EverKleen Self- Cleaning	Low Emissions	Igniter
Professional Classic Manufactured Housing
PROG50-38N RH58 MH	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
Professional Classic
PROG50-40N RH62	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-36P RH62	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-38N RH58	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-36P RH58	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-40N RH58	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-36P RH58 V2	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-50N RH58	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50S-40N RH59	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50S-36P RH59	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
Professional Classic Manufactured Housing
PROG50-36N RH59 MH DVX	1	-	-	Yes	-	Pilot
Professional Classic Manufactured Housing
PROG50-32N RH58 MH DV	1	-	-	Yes	-	Pilot
Professional Classic DV
PROG50-38N RH58 DV	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-34P RH58 DV	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-36N RH59 DVV	1	-	Yes	Yes	-	Pilot
PROG50-32P RH59 DVV	1	-	Yes	Yes	-	Pilot
Professional Classic Plus
PRO+G50-40N RH62	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PRO+G50-36P RH62	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
Professional Classic PluS Heavy Duty
PRO+G50-65N RH62 PDV	1	Yes	-	Yes	Yes	HSI
PRO+G50-47P RH62 PDV	1	Yes	-	Yes	Yes	HSI
Professional Classic Plus Powered Damper
PRO+G50-40N RH67 PD	1	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Pilot
PRO+G50-36P RH67 PD	1	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Pilot
PRO+G50-50N RH67 PD	1	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Pilot
PRO+G50S-40N RH67 PD	1	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Pilot
PRO+G50S-36P RH67 PD	1	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Pilot
Professional Classic Plus Ultra Low NOx Powered Damper
PRO+G50-36U RH68	1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
Professional Classic Power Direct Vent
PROG50-40N RH67 PDV	1	Yes	-	Yes	Yes	HSI
PROG50-40P RH67 PDV	1	Yes	-	Yes	Yes	HSI
Professional Classic Power Vent
PROG50-42N RH67 PV	1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	HSI
PROG50-42P RH67 PV	1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	HSI
PROG50S-36N RH67 PV	1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	HSI
PROG50S-32P RH67 PV	1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	HSI
Professional Classic Ultra Low NOx
PROG50-38U RH67 PV	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG48-40U RH58	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
PROG50-36U RH62	1	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	Pilot
Professional Prestige High Efficiency Condensing
RHE50	2	Yes	-	-	Yes	HSI
RHE50P	2	Yes	-	-	Yes	HSI